Young women may reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease simply by eating more hemp seeds, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, researchers reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Hemp Seed Oil contains long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are believed to protect against heart and vascular disease.

Men and women share many cardiovascular risk factors, but some studies have shown that there might also be gender differences. For example, inflammation, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels may have a more negative influence among women,.

Women who eat hemp seeds only a couple of times a month benefitted. Women who eat hemp seeds should find the results encouraging, but it is important to emphasize that to obtain the greatest benefit from hemp seeds and hemp seed oil, women should follow the dietary recommendations to eat hemp as a main meal at least twice a week.